Marvel Games and NetEase Games have unveiled details for Marvel Rivals Season 3, titled “The Abyss Awakens.” The update for the superhero team-based PvP shooter introduces a new game mode, a new map, and a new event. The development team also outlined improvements to the game’s matchmaking and ranking systems based on community feedback.
New Features Coming in The Abyss Awakens Update
Resource Rumble
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In this new game mode, players must unlock three resource points in a random order. Teams must then control the points and gather resources, with the first team to reach the target score winning the match. The mode will be available on August 21, 2025.
Klyntar – Resource Rumble Trailer | New Game Mode | Marvel Rivals
Klyntar’s Resource Rumble is coming on August 21 UTC! Join Level Designer Jianhao as he introduces the chaos: The Symbiotes tremble under Knull’s rising power as he awakens. Now, the core of Klyntar is shifting, and every second counts.
Klyntar: Throne of Knull
The new map is located underground and is connected to the surface by the Venom Spire. After the Phoenix joins the battle, Knull fully awakens, but the lingering Phoenix Force prevents him from leaving his throne.
Klyntar: Throne of Knull | Map Reveal | Marvel Rivals
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Ancient Powers Awaken In-Game Event
A new in-game event, “Ancient Powers Awaken,” will also launch on August 21. Players can complete matches to earn EXP and claim rewards, including a free Doctor Strange: Old Man Strange costume.
Marvel Rivals Season 3 QOL Updates
In addition to the new content, the Marvel Rivals team is working on improving the game’s matchmaking and ranking systems. A new video will be released on August 21st to give players a look into how the systems work and what the team is doing to improve them. The game has also implemented Discord’s Social SDK for a more unified social experience.
What is Marvel Rivals?
If you’re unfamiliar, in Marvel Rivals, players can look forward to choosing heroes split into three distinct roles based on their unique power inclinations: Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist. They’ll be free to pick their preferred role and hero, teaming up with allies to create a versatile and dynamic lineup for battle. Players can also reach a whole new level of team play and collaboration with Team-Up Abilities, unleashing joint superpowers with their allies, tearing down the battlefield to win in exciting fights.
In our review of the game’s first season, our critic said: “Marvel Rivals is fantastic. Everything runs smoothly with a fantastic core gameplay loop. The characters are varied and a blast to use, with a play style available for everyone and a hero they love or can fall in love with. It takes a foundation people know and makes it its own.”
Marvel Rivals Season 3: The Abyss Awakens will launch on August 21, 2025, on PC and consoles.
